3T Strada, Operating Manual

Page 1: ...OPERATING MANUAL Gravel Road Bike ISO 4210 2014 Translation of the Original instruction manual...

Page 2: ...be the most important points In addition this operating manual only applies to the bicycle with which it was supplied For more specific technical details please refer to the enclosed notes and instruc...

Page 3: ...er Shifter Headset Shifter cable Brake cable Fork Disc brake caliper Brake disc Thru axle Wheel Front wheel hub Spoke Tire Rim Valve Bicycle parts 6 5 4 4 3 3 2 2 1 1 5 6 If you leave this page unfold...

Page 4: ...e secure Note that components made of composite materials i e carbon fibre often require a lower tightening torque see Bolted connections section page 26 Common parts made of carbon fibre include the...

Page 5: ...warranty 31 Environmental protection tips 31 Inspections 32 Imprint For questions concerning your bicycle please always contact your dealer first only then in case the manufacturer of the bicycle For...

Page 6: ...bodywork around you However you are travel ling more quickly and in other areas of the road than a pedestrian Accordingly you should pay particular attention to other road users When cycling never wea...

Page 7: ...ire pressures on the sides of the tires Please adhere to the re quired minimum and maximum pressure Where no pressure values have been stated 6 5 bar 94 PSI are deemed to be a suitable pressure for ra...

Page 8: ...eel is not buckled Check that both brakes are operating fully Do not set off again without having checked that the chain is sitting securely on both the front chain wheel and rear sprockets It must be...

Page 9: ...Pedelecs youth bikes single speed bikes fixed gear bikes should be used on public roads smooth surfaces and paved streets Participating in a competition is only permissible if the manufacturer has de...

Page 10: ...performing stunts If you are not certain about which kind of bike you have ask your specialist retailer or the manufac turer about its use and limitations Inform yourself about current legislation be...

Page 11: ...ended for a short period of time When it is closed the quick release lever should be flat against the frame fork or seat post When it is closed the end of the quick re lease lever should always point...

Page 12: ...p to suit your body size This is vital for riding safely and securely To do this the seat s height alignment and an gle have to be set up as do the height and align ment of the handlebars with the ste...

Page 13: ...t post with two screw locking mechanism Patented seat post with one screw locking mechanism Attachment with seat clamp Setting up the angle of the seat When you have set the height of the seat you hav...

Page 14: ...Set up the cable tension in such a way that the brake levers do not touch the handlebar grip even when they are applied to their fullest Threadless stem Adjustable stem Please ensure that you read th...

Page 15: ...Ask your specialist retailer about safety equipment Bear in mind that when towing a trailer your bi cycle is much longer than it normally is Abicycle towing a trailer also behaves differently through...

Page 16: ...rame It is frequently found on the seat tube at the drop outs or on the bottom bracket casing As is the case for all mechanical parts bikes take on wear tear and heavy use Because of heavy use differe...

Page 17: ...tened and not the axle nuts If the bottom bracket shell contains an eccentric Chain tension bush please tighten the chain according to the instructions provided by the correspond ing manufacturer Plea...

Page 18: ...erating manual or on the respective manufacturer s website Modern rims from 24 indicate when they are worn from braking These in dicators take the form of embossed or coloured points or lines on the b...

Page 19: ...the side surface of the tire there is information on the maximum permitted tire pressure and generally also on the minimum permitted tire pressure Tires are available in various dimen sions The tire...

Page 20: ...the brake unit according to the instruc tions supplied by your manufacturer If you do not have a brake quick release de flate all of the air out of the tire Flat tire repair for conventional tires You...

Page 21: ...rom the valve In the case of Dunlop or Woods valves remove the valve stem Release all of the remaining air from the inner tube Insert the tire lever opposite the valve on the inside of the tire Insert...

Page 22: ...of disk brakes are available for racing and cyclo cross bikes Please always read the en closed instructions from the component manufacturer before the first ride Familiar ise yourself with the operat...

Page 23: ...art to help identify the wear level of the brake pads If you can t see them any more it is time to replace the brake blocks Brake pad wear If a brake pad is grazing against the rim The spring setting...

Page 24: ...ischarge any bubbles If the pressure point remains soft please refrain from riding A specialist retailer has to then discharge the air from the brake system If your bicycle comes equipped with a conve...

Page 25: ...e left hand brake lever switches the chain onto the small chain wheel at the front over its short travel and onto the large chain wheel with the longer travel Gears are vital to your safety on the bik...

Page 26: ...e seating position of your time trial or triathlon bike Time trial triathlon handlebar attachment Disk wheel Tri spoke wheel Time trial handlebars Handlebar extension Time trial gear switcher Aerobrak...

Page 27: ...es specialist knowl edge and tools Allow your specialist retailer to do this type of work on your bicycle You can get more information about your bicy cle s parts as well as cleaning and mainte nance...

Page 28: ...ollowing Chain Sprockets Gearside Belt drive Rims Brake pads for wear replace them if required Clean Chain Gearside Sprockets Belt drive Grease The chain with suitable lubricant Check the following Al...

Page 29: ...eir performance deteriorates once a year Silicon free lubricant Wheel bearings pedal bearings bottom bracket Once a year Bearing grease Threads during assembly During assembly Assembly grease Contact...

Page 30: ...nents Bolted connection Torque Screw of seat rails to seat post clamp 20 Nm Brake blocks 6 Nm Dynamo attachment 10 Nm Bolted connection Torque Front derailleur bracket attachment screw 3 Nm Shift leve...

Page 31: ...eering Only transport baggage on racks intended for this purpose Only mount child seats on baggage racks if they have the corresponding holders and the manufacturers permit this Please ensure that not...

Page 32: ...ng a trailer your bi cycle is much longer than it normally is A bicycle towing a trailer also behaves differently through bends than one without a trailer Accordingly you must be very careful in traff...

Page 33: ...a specialist retailer to check the affected carbon parts Do not clamp a carbon frame directly into a work stand instead you should secure it by the seat post If the seat post is also made of carbon us...

Page 34: ...manufacturer You may not attach the bicycle to the roof rack or rear carrier by its crank set It may come loose and cause a severe accident The manufacturers of add on components and accessories also...

Page 35: ...tend ed purpose Components in the motor and decel eration system as well as tires light system and contact points of the rider with the bicycle are all subject to use related wear If the manufacturer...

Page 36: ..._________ Materials used ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ Date signature Retailer stamp 2nd inspection After approx 1000 kilo...

Page 37: ...eft brake lever operates front brake c Right brake lever operates front brake Supplied by retailer stamp __________ ____________________________________________ Date Signature assembling party retaile...

Page 38: ...______ Frame height size _______________________ Colour _______________________ Frame number _______________________ Fork _______________________ Serial number _______________________ Gear system ____...

Page 39: ...radition our bike frames and bikes are fast Use yours to race if you want Or just ride out anywhere because you can We built it to do whatever you dare comfortably securely and quickly Be sure to regi...

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